Features
Connections
Specifications

Features

SurgeGate Plus Circuitry: The exclusive SurgeGate Plus Circuitry is a "power monitoring" system that protects AC equipment against prolonged over-voltages and under-voltages. In the event of a prolonged over-voltage or under-voltage, the SurgeGate Plus Circuitry will disconnect power to the connected equipment, then automatically reconnect it once power has returned to a safe level.

SignalPerfect Circuitry: Gold-plated connectors and shielded SignalPerfect Circuitry provide the best protection possible for standard cable TV. For the telephone line, SignalPerfect Circuitry provides optimized signal line surge protection ensuring a clean, clear connection. SignalPerfect Circuitry has auto-resetting phone line protection and is DSL ready.

ProtectorDisconnect Circuitry: In the event of a catastrophic surge, such as lightning, the ProtectorDisconnect Circuitry completely disconnects power to all connected equipment.

Voltmeter: The backlit Voltmeter monitors the incoming voltage from the wall receptacle and provides a visual representation of the available power. The Voltmeter is always on and indicates the incoming line voltage even during an unsafe voltage condition. A Meter Light knob to the left of the Voltmeter allows you to adjust the brightness level of the backlighting from full intensity to completely off.

Sequential Startup/Shutdown: Complex audio/video systems may be susceptible to voltage transients generated internally at start-up/shutdown if all of the connected components are powered On or Off at the same time. This can cause speaker "thumps", which can damage your speakers. The MAX 5300 is designed to eliminate these transients by providing a "start-up" delay for the High-Current outlets and a "shutdown" delay for Outlet Bank 2.

Filtered Outlet Banks 1 and 2: Eight outlets (two banks/four outlets per bank) are fed through separate "Balanced, Double L" noise filtration circuits. These circuits are designed to eliminate AC contamination that is detrimental to the performance of audio and video components. The two dedicated filters are carefully engineered to provide power filtration and inter-component "noise isolation" for both "common mode" (line/neutral-to-ground) and "normal mode" (line-to-neutral) EMI/RFI. This means that high-frequency interference will be drastically reduced not only from the incoming power but also from equipment plugged into the other outlet bank, regardless of what "mode" it occurs in. Even components with ungrounded, 2-blade plugs, receive clean power.

Outlet Bank 1: Outlet Bank 1, consisting of four AC outlets, remains On continually to provide a constant power source for programmable audio/video components.

Outlet Bank 2: Outlet Bank 2 contains four switched outlets that will turn your connected equipment On or Off with one of two triggers. A 3-position slide switch located on the rear panel controls the timing for Outlet Bank 2. Together, these outlets can be set as Always-On or with a turn-off delay of 10 or 30 seconds to prevent speaker "thump".

High-Current Outlet Bank: The two high-current outlets allow amplifiers and powered subwoofers to work to their full potential. The High-Current Outlet Bank provides clean, filtered power to amplifiers but has no current limiting components to impede performance. The high-current outlets are designed with a turn-on delay option of 0, 10, or 30 seconds. The 3-position, Delayed Outlet Turn-On Switch on the back of the MAX 5300 is used to select the desired time delay. When a delay is selected, the high-current outlets will turn on after Outlet Bank 2 and turn off before Outlet Bank 2.

Convenience Outlet: A single outlet on the front panel of the MAX 5300 provides an easy-to-reach power source for components like video game systems and camcorders. The convenience outlet not only provides superior surge suppression, but also taps into one of the Balanced Double L Filter Circuits to provide clean power. This outlet is an Always-On outlet and will continually supply a steady source of power for your connected equipment.

Voltage Sense Trigger: This feature provides an On/Off trigger for the MAX 5300 using a 12VDC remote control signal. Many components have a 12VDC trigger built-in and will transmit a constant power signal when turned on and in use. This power signal will initiate the startup or shutdown sequence of the MAX 5300's switched outlets. The MAX 5300 voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 1/8" mini-plug jack.

Circuit Breaker: A circuit breaker is located on the back panel of the MAX 5300. The circuit breaker will trip only if the total current draw exceeds the maximum current rating (15A). This means that collectively, all outlets must draw more than 15 amps before the circuit breaker will trip.

$5,000,000 Lifetime Connected Equipment Warranty: Panamax will replace, pay to replace at fair market value, or pay to repair, up to $5,000,000 of equipment that is damaged by an AC surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax surge protector, if the surge protector shows signs of surge damage or is operating outside of design specifications. For coverage conditions and information on how to make a claim, please see the warranty sheet.

Status Indicators: The MAX 5300 has the following status LEDs on the front panel: switched outlets, voltage trigger, ground ok, line fault, and unsafe voltage.

Connections

Front Panel:

• Convenience Outlet: Always-On outlet

Rear Panel:

• Main Power: for use with supplied AC power cord
• Ground Lug: thumb screw that provides a common grounding point for equipment with separate ground leads
• Outlet Bank 1: four Always-On outlets
• Outlet Bank 2: four outlets that can be set as Always-On or with a turn-off delay of 10 or 30 seconds
• High-Current: two outlets that are designed with a turn-on delay option of 0, 10, or 30 seconds
• Voltage Sense Trigger Input: 1/8" mini-plug jack
• Voltage Sense Trigger Output: 1/8" mini-plug jack
• Satellite 1: coaxial line input and output (gold-plated female F-type connectors)
• Satellite 2: coaxial line input and output (gold-plated female F-type connectors)
• Cable TV 1: coaxial line input and output (gold-plated female F-type connectors)
• Cable TV 2: coaxial line input and output (gold-plated female F-type connectors)
• Phone Line/Equip: telephone line input and output (RJ-11/45 connections)

Specifications

AC Circuit:

• Filtered Outlet Banks: 55dB (100kHz-1MHz)
• High-Current Outlets: 50dB (100kHz-1MHz)
• UL 1449 Surge Suppression Rating: 330V
• Protection Modes: L-N, L-G, N-G
• Initial Clamping Level: 200V peak, 141V RMS
• Response Time: under 1 nanosecond
• Joule Rating: 2100 Joules
• Peak Impulse Current: 88,000A
• Line Voltage: 120VAC
• Maximum Current Rating: 15A (1800 watts)
• Over-voltage Shutoff Threshold: 132V
• Under-voltage Shutoff Threshold: 90V

DC Trigger:

• Voltage and Polarity: 12VDC, bi-directional
• Current Requirement: 30mA

Satellite Circuit:

• Clamping Level: 27V
• Attenuation: <1dB from 950MHz-2.2GHz

ANT/CATV Circuit:

• Clamping Level: 0.7V
• Attenuation: <1dB from 50MHz-950MHz

Telephone Circuit:

• Clamping Level: 260V
• Capacitance: approximately 30pf
• Suppression Modes: metallic and longitudinal